Dedicated to creating inspiring, educational, and affirming spaces for Latter-day Saint LGBTQ individuals, their families, and friends, Gather’s primary mission is to foster a sense of belonging— to one another and to Jesus Christ.
Now in its fourth year, Gather has become the largest community of identity-affirming and faith-affirming individuals seeking to deepen their connection to Christ, while embracing the reality of their individual journeys.
GATHER 2026
STEERING COMMITTEE
GATHER TEAM MEMBERS
Lynell Rogers - Communications Director
Steven Kapp Perry - Emcee / Music Director
David Smurthwaite - Gather for Youth
Javicci - Art Show Curator
Livier Mendoza Haynes - Volunteers
Dr. Jennifer Dobberfuhl Quinlan - Living Library Organizer
Amberly Bean - Host Coordinator
Darci Moss - Event Organizer
Spencer David Smith - Registration
Scott Mena - Videographer
Shane Carpenter - Photographer
Liz Macdonald